Bill > A01160

This bill proposes to repeal paragraph (g) of subdivision 1 of section 1399-q of the public health law, which currently relates to smoke-free regulations for restaurant and bar patios. By removing this specific paragraph, the bill appears to be changing existing restrictions on smoking in outdoor dining areas, potentially allowing more flexibility for smoking on restaurant and bar patios. The repeal would effectively modify current public health law that previously prohibited or limited smoking in these outdoor spaces. The legislation would take effect thirty days after becoming law, giving businesses and local authorities time to adjust to the potential changes in smoking regulations. While the specific details of the original paragraph are not provided in the bill text, the intent seems to be providing more lenient smoking guidelines for outdoor restaurant and bar areas.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1160